Williamsport Area Middle School

Public 7-8

 2800 West Fourth Street
       Williamsport, PA  17701


(570) 323-6177

District: Williamsport Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
447th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,830 Help


Students who attend Williamsport Area Middle School usually attend:

High:    Williamsport Area Senior High School

Feeder schools for Williamsport Area Middle School:

Elementary:    Cochran Primary School
    Hepburn-Lycoming Primary School
    Jackson Primary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  712

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.3%
Two or more races:
17.1%
African American:
16.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68% Help


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Compare Details Williamsport Area Middle School ranks worse than 50.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.96. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Williamsport Area Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Williamsport Area School District. Student population at Williamsport Area Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.3%), two or more races (17.1%), African American (16.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Williamsport Area Middle School is 12.8, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Williamsport Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Williamsport Area Middle School employs 55.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Williamsport Area Middle School is $15,830, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Williamsport Area School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Williamsport Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamsport Area Middle School 447th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Williamsport Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rank History for Williamsport Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Williamsport Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 59.07 353rd 835 57.7%
2016 60.42 371st 870 57.4%
2017 64.91 307th 877 65.0%
2018 65.42 311th 861 63.9%
2019 65.00 317th 891 64.4%
2021 42.87 474th 797 40.5%
2022 56.66 392nd 883 55.6%
2023 51.96 447th 893 49.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Williamsport Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.46 113th 187 39.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Williamsport Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.34 435th 874 50.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Williamsport Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.36 442nd 660 33.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Williamsport Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.67 249th 421 40.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Williamsport Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.65 158th 362 56.4%
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Rank History for White students at Williamsport Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.86 308th 681 54.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Williamsport Area Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 545 115 6 42 2 1 110 0 821
2015 507 110 5 30 3 1 99 0 755
2016 495 116 7 34 4 0 102 0 758
2017 487 128 6 31 3 0 97 0 752
2018 519 111 5 35 3 0 100 0 773
2019 502 128 7 38 3 1 119 0 798
2020 457 142 6 34 2 2 129 0 772
2021 452 127 4 39 2 2 121 0 747
2022 436 138 3 45 1 0 117 0 740
2023 422 119 6 43 0 0 122 0 712

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Williamsport Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 821 60.8 13.5 60.9
2015 755 61.0 12.3 59.6
2016 758 60.0 12.6 55.7
2017 752 57.2 13.1 69.9
2018 773 58.2 13.2 64.4
2019 798 58.2 13.6 65.3
2020 772 59.9 12.8 65.7
2021 747 52.9 14.1 70.5
2022 740 52.9 13.9 67.8
2023 712 55.4 12.8 68

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Williamsport Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 821 60.8 13.5 60.9
2015 755 61.0 12.3 59.6
2016 758 60.0 12.6 55.7
2017 752 57.2 13.1 69.9
2018 773 58.2 13.2 64.4
2019 798 58.2 13.6 65.3
2020 772 59.9 12.8 65.7
2021 747 52.9 14.1 70.5
2022 740 52.9 13.9 67.8
2023 712 55.4 12.8 68

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Williamsport Area Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $613 (4.0%) $14,798 (96.0%) $15,411
2020 $536 (3.5%) $14,804 (96.5%) $15,340
2021 $1,225 (8.0%) $14,148 (92.0%) $15,373
2022 $1,206 (7.6%) $14,623 (92.4%) $15,830

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Williamsport Area Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 317th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 447th of 893 Middle schools
 14.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Williamsport Area Middle School)47.531.1
 16.4%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Williamsport Area Middle School)59.950
 9.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Williamsport Area Middle School)41.827
 14.8%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Williamsport Area Middle School)54.448
 6.4%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Williamsport Area Middle School)5748.4
 8.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Williamsport Area Middle School)44.629
 15.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Williamsport Area Middle School)54.448
 6.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Williamsport Area Middle School)58.449.2
 9.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students798712
 10.8%
African American128119
 7%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian76
 14.3%
Hispanic3843
 13.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White502422
 15.9%
Two or More Races119122
 2.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.3%68%
 2.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Williamsport Area Middle School

Students who attend Williamsport Area Middle School usually go on to attend Williamsport Area Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 712 students attended Williamsport Area Middle School.

Williamsport Area Middle School ranks 447th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Williamsport Area Middle School are 59% White, 17% Two or more races, 17% African American, 6% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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